Recall 00V-176: 1998–2000 International Harvester 2000, 1998–2000 International Harvester 3000 and 3 more
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jul 3, 2000, covering about 104,302 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (Ecu).
The risk
This could cause the air ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.
Notes
Owner notification began july 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V176000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| International Harvester 2000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 3000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 4000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 8000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
| International Harvester 9000 | 1998, 1999, 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-176?
Vehicle description: school and heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS. The ABS sensor wires on rotating parts chafes which can lead to a false signal being sent to the bendix ABS electronic control unit (Ecu).
How is recall 00V-176 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the sensor wiring routing and re-route or replace the ABS sensors as required.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.